Jalsa Catering & Events

Jalsa Catering & Events is a Santa Clara-based Indian catering company serving weddings, corporate events, and social occasions across the San Francisco Bay Area. Jalsa is known for fusion-style Indian menus using seasonal, local, and organic ingredients, with signature offerings including custom menu design, chef action stations, and a selection of mini desserts; Co-Founder Chef Vittal Shetty brings a contemporary approach that blends traditional techniques with modern presentations. Co-Founder Vittal Shetty trained at OCLD, spent time with the Oberoi group across multiple properties, and logged 12 years at Amber India as corporate chef before co-founding Jalsa; Co-Founder Reshmi Nair brings over 15 years in the global hospitality industry, including 7 years directing events and catering at Amber India. Based in Santa Clara, serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Wedding couples frequently cite the food as a standout, with guests from both Indian and non-Indian backgrounds praising unique dishes like ube kofta; some reviewers note that communication can be slow and primarily through email chains, though the food itself draws consistent praise.